How to Make Chef John's Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chef John's Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya is a true taste of the vibrant and diverse cuisine that Louisiana is famous for. This classic dish is a perfect representation of the flavors and ingredients that make Creole and Cajun cooking so beloved. With its rich and complex blend of spices, meats, and seafood, this jambalaya is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Originating from the French Quarter of New Orleans, jambalaya is a dish that has been passed down thr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Place butter and sausage in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir until sausage begins to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in paprika, cumin, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir tomatoes, celery, green pepper, green onions, salt, and bay leaf into the sausage mixture.
  • Add brown rice and stir to combine. Stir in chicken stock, bring it to a simmer, then turn heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is just tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp, replace lid and cook until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    495 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 221mg
    • Sodium: 1909mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 694mg